Karbach, Del Papa reach deal for Southeast Texas distribution

The Houston brewery has signed a deal with Del Papa Distributing to sell beer in 17 counties across Southeast Texas.

Del Papa, a traditional Anheuser-Busch house with a growing craft portfolio that includes Texans Saint Arnold and Texas Big Beer and big national brands New Belgium and Sierra Nevada, recently moved its headquarters to Texas City from its longtime base in Galveston.

It also has major distribution centers in Beaumont and Victoria.

Financial terms of the deal were not announced.

In a joint statement, both sides expressed optimism about the arrangement:

“We have been interested in Karbach from the very beginning. With the skills of brewmaster Eric Warner, we knew that quality craft brands and great success were in Karbach’s future,” said Rodney Norrell, brand development manager for Del Papa Distributing. “To us, representing the Karbach brand family in our 17-county market was an easy decision.”

“It is quite an honor for us to develop our partnership with Del Papa, who has such a legacy in the coastal region of Texas,” said Ken Goodman, founder of Karbach Brewing Company.

Recently named the second fastest-growing brewery in the country by The New Yorker, Karbach Brewing Company further expands Del Papa Distributing’s portfolio of highly sought-after, expertly-crafted beers. Karbach’s core lineup, Sympathy for the Lager, Weisse Versa Wheat, Hopadillo IPA and Rodeo Clown DIPA, plus its summer seasonal, Love Street Summer Ale, are among the full lineup available in cans and on tap. Roshambo and El Hopadillo Negro will also be available in 22 oz. bottles and on draught. Del Papa will also distribute the brewery’s seasonal lineup, limited releases and F.U.N. series.